Walking-Working Surfaces Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS-D_1218-0199 Walking - Working Surfaces _02-06-17 ROCIS_omb.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-02-07
29_CFR_1910.28.docx Supplementary Document	2016-05-05
29_CFR_1910.26.docx Supplementary Document	2016-05-05
29_CFR_1910.22.docx Supplementary Document	2016-05-05
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-04-11
OSH Act Section 6 USC 655.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-04-11
OSH Act Section 2 USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-04-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14163	Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0199	ICR Reference No: 201608-1218-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201605-1218-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0199(2016)
Title: Walking-Working Surfaces Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/09/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/18/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2020	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2019
Responses	1,032,860	0	75,408
Time Burden (Hours)	498,803	0	6,125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	54,697,500	0	0

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Abstract: OSHA is revising and updating its general industry standards on walking-working surfaces (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D) to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls, as well as other injuries and fatalities associated with walking-working surface hazards. The final rule includes revised and new provisions addressing, for example, fixed ladders; rope descent systems; fall protection systems and criteria, including personal fall protection system

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1218-AB80	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 82494	11/18/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 28861	05/24/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 82494	05/24/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,032,860	75,408	0	957,452	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	498,803	6,125	0	492,678	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	54,697,500	0	0	54,697,500	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Final subpart D will result in a program change increase of 492,678 hours, and a new cost of $54,697,500. Both increases in burden hours and costs are mainly due to the final rule requiring building owners to inform the employers in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage as capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (268 kg), in any direction, for each employee attached and for the maintenance of this information for the duration of the job. Building owners will hire a contractor to inspect and certify each anchorage and to prepare the decennial certifications increasing the cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 11/18/2016

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